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2 | 37% | 8 | Resembling a goose or a goose's neck | |
3 | 35% | 10 | The scientific name is derived from Latin, meaning 'goose goose' | |
Wild Goose Yarn Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SKEIN" which means:
- noun
- • Coils of worsted yarn verb
- • To wind or weave into a skein.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She carefully unraveled the skein of tangled yarn."
- • "He bought a beautiful skein of blue silk thread for his embroidery project."
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